Little Miss Coffee

I actually saw my very first dead body about two weeks ago. At first I was quite scared - the void created by the lifeless body in the room was palpable. However, that was only caused by me exploring my own mind and feelings. Soon enough I adjusted...

I'm sorry This sounds like that classic nursing home horror story... I think the idea of using it as a stepping stone is best for your personal interests. Become confident in dealing with things here, use your experience to find a better job, and mo...

It is possible that she learned the law somewhere along the line and then forgot, or didn't think it would be so strict. Or she may also have buckled under pressure - if she felt or just plain imagined some sort of social pressure to give the medicin...

From what I've learned in school, technically, yes, it would be against the law for your friend to do this even if the RN told her to. This was relating to being a CNA, not an RT, but I would not be surprised if the law was very similar. So, very sad...

Practicality and down-to-Earth thinking are essential to nursing and healthcare in general...but they can be acquired If you are smart enough to recognize the importance of such traits, then you are smart enough to pick them up. As for the physic...

You're getting a lot of really good advice in this thread...would like to throw this in: I think you need to do your best at basing your satisfaction on what you KNOW you are doing well, not the praise you receive from others. Know that you serve an ...

It's a good sign. If he didn't like you, he wouldn't even be concerned about this. He would probably politely dismiss you with a "we'll be in touch" or something. But it's not a guarantee. It's just another thing for them to consider later. Hope you ...

In a Catholic or other religiously affiliated hospital, prayers could be reasonably expected, but in another hospital people who are not of that specific religion may not want to hear it (even though it is well intended). I can understand their persp...

I don't think we're going to know enough about you to advise =/ Choosing a "satisfying" job, especially one that can be as tough AND rewarding as nursing, is a very personal decision which for many people becomes a spiritual issue. It would be the an...

I don't have a comparable story...yet. But as they say about opinions...everyone has one... I remember commenting in another post similar to this a week or so ago, but will write again because it's such an interesting issue unique to the health care ...

What she told you sounds kind of irresponsible, if she really put it exactly as you posted. Dishonesty is generally awful and, especially in this scenario, will come back to bite you in the butt! You can be fired immediately if someone finds out you'...

I don't think this sort of thing would ever be professional to do via email. Some facilities use email more than others. Sometimes, email is a good method of communication, even professional communication, because of the way that organization does th...

Unfortunately, in most hospital environments, you'll run the risk of being ordered to give blood. Of course, some specialties are more likely to face it than others. Sounds like psych is an fairly unlikely place, though, if you're really bent on work...

I like kids sometimes. Usually. Depends on the kid's demeanor. I don't always know how to relate to them but don't consider that a bad thing about them. I usually find babies really cute. And yet I'm not sure I want kids. I have no pressure to worry...

...Okay, so the word "good" is relative. Maybe it should have been "How can I be good...for a newbie?" Anyway, I just got my first CNA job. Going to fill out paperwork bright and early tomorrow morning, buying whatever clothes are necessary over the...

Thank you guys so much for your suggestions! Getting pumped for starting out...:) Fuzzywuzzy, thanks especially for mentioning the issue of asking for help before being ready. Now that you mention it I can understand why that would be extremely annoy...

My two cents... It's reasonable for employers to require any amount of training BEFORE hiring someone. After all, they are taking the risk that they won't have enough good applicants who are trained in exactly what they want. I guess the employer cou...

Maybe it is the way you're presenting yourself, either in the resume, on the cover letter, or in interviews. If you haven't learned in-depth about all these, research them. Even if you don't HAVE to submit a well-written resume/cover letter with your...

I definitely agree that you need to be direct. I took CNA clinicals twice (once was a couple years ago, the most recent one was to refresh those skills). The first time...I was that girl. I do have compassion for her because I know how awkward it is ...

I feel strongly about this thread...it deserves more attention. :) I'm pretty sure it's illegal to fire you simply for having depression and no other reason. It would be legal to fire you if you pulled a bunch of no-call, no-shows, or even were const...

"Proper" parental roles may be issues that apply for some people. Also, natural childbirth and attitudes toward the treatment of post-partum depression can be a big deal. My guess is that a good answer is "so I can recognize what they are and avoid i...

So the uneducated want to rush to correct "the mistake" while it still isn't a child. It is easier to abort a bunch of meaningless cells that are dividing than it is to realize that bunch of cells already has a head, body, arms and legs and a hear...

I know people shouldn't apply for jobs for which they're not prepared. And there is the possibility that the young nurse in question misrepresented herself. But - and I don't know about the rest of you - I'm fresh out of college, and all the advice I...

The health professional's responsibility is to pull the curtain, close the door, and let them do what they want. They may be in your facility, but it sure ain't of their own free will. They need to live their own lives with their own rules as much as...

It's sad that people feel they are entitled to be this way. To be sure, there are those who are just nasty individuals. I guess that if you're a floor nurse, there will always be someone to make your life miserable, so the only way to get relief from...